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Synopsis

We didn't actually have an official talk tonight. Instead, we spent most of our time on dreams. However, before (Part 1) and after (Part 2) the dream work, Pierre give little mini-talks on a couple of subjects. Part 1 is answering a question Regina posed about the use of the term, 'metaphysics' by Proclus in his Theology of Plato, and Part 2 is homework for next week's talk.

Part 1: The Use of Aristotelian Terms

Regina had asked Pierre about the use of some Aristotelian terms (such as metaphysics by Proclus. Pierre explains how to be careful with their use, since Aristotle was opposed to Plato.

Part 2: Philosophical Midwifery Homework for Next Week

Questions to prepare for next week:

• What reasoning/argument can you come up with that would demonstrate that this midwifery is really philosophical and not psychological?
• How can you show that if it is philosophical, that it must fit into the Platonic system?
• Would it be a theology (JulieH)? If so, what kind?

Later, regarding part 2, Pierre asked Barbara to send out the following to her email list for us to reflect on until next week:

If there is a parallel between the Platonic tradition and Philosophical Midwifery (PMW), then they both may be part of the same tradition or both philosophical without sharing the same tradition. Or, PMW may be a mode of psychotherapy and not be classed among philosophical systems, or should stand alone independent of the Platonic tradition and psychology..

More Info

• (*) Proclus' Theology of Plato (Thomas Taylor translation): Volume Eight in the Thomas Taylor series, ISBN-10: 978-1898910-077, as published by Prometheus Trust and available in the UK through them directly, or in the USA through Opening Mind Associates.
• The NS Parmenides Study Group
• Plato's Parmenides: The Juan and Maria Balboa Translation
• Pierre Grimes and Philosophical Midwifery
• The Noetic Society
• The Pierre Grimes and the Noetic Society collection here on archive.org.

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